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Psalms 41:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 41:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 41 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Blessed Is the One Who Considers the Poor
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. the poor: or, the weak, or, sick in time: Heb. in the day of evil”
Psalms 41:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 41:1
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. This opening beatitude establishes a moral principle foundational to biblical ethics: God's special concern for the poor and His blessing upon those who share this concern. The psalm is attributed to David, who as shepherd, fugitive, and king experienced both poverty and prosperity, understanding both vulnerability and power."Blessed" (ashrei, אַשְׁרֵי) is the plural form of happiness, blessedness, well-being. This is the same word opening Psalm 1 ("Blessed is the man...") and the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. As...
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Cross-References for Psalms 41:1
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“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
“but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.”
“that you”
“that so laboring you ought to help the weak”
“'Come”
“But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.”
“For he shall have judgment without mercy”
“They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.”